Category Archives: Architecture

Landmark to Be Torn Down, February 8, 1959

Posted on February 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by John Malmin / Los Angeles Times Broadway and 2nd Street in a photo published Feb. 8, 1959. And the intersection via Google maps’ street view, showing The Times corporate garage.  As far as I can determine, the original … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Wich Stand

Posted on February 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

A matchbook cover for the Wich Stand has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $4.99.

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Found on EBay — Batchelder Tile

Posted on February 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s another Batchelder tile in what appears to be a series of animals, listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $10.   

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Found on EBay — Batchelder Tile

Posted on February 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s another Batchelder rabbit tile listed on EBay. The last one sold for $108. Bidding starts at $10.

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on February 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Who’s our mystery lady? Aaron Kramer writes: I found this photo behind a wall in my house in Santa Monica during our recent renovation. I think a director or producer owned the house in the late ’30’s. She may be … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — January 30, 1959

Posted on January 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

Life Can Be Lovely Everywhere a person turns, it seems, another Tishman building is springing up. It’s a magic name in the construction industry. And the other day there was 56-year-old, Harvard-educated, serene-looking Norman Tishman himself, proudly showing people around … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Batchelder Tile

Posted on January 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s a matched pair of Batchelder tile…. This tile is listed here >>> This tile is listed here >>>

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Archicture — Paul R. Williams

Posted on January 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

This home at 639 La Loma in Pasadena, designed by African American architect Paul Revere Williams, has come on the market at $2,145,000. The home was previously occupied by Crowell Beech, left, who died there in 1929. Update: July 19, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Batchelder Tile

Posted on January 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

I haven’t noticed too many Batchelder figures on EBay, but here’s one. (Yes, it’s stamped "Batchelder Los Angeles" on the base). Bidding starts at $199.

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Found on EBay — Catalina Tile

Posted on January 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

This is a table with an image from Catalina Tiles embedded in the top. It’s listed on EBay with a starting bid of $500. I have no idea what the going rate is for a genuine Catalina Tile table, as … Continue reading →

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Holiday greetings

Posted on December 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Merry Christmas from the Daily Mirror!

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Retro holiday gift — Earl Carroll’s Theatre

Posted on December 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

The facade of Earl Carroll’s in Hollywood A frame grab of the nightclub’s neon. This is the best shot I’ve seen of the signatures that used to be outside Earl Carroll’s nightclub at 6230 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. Listed on … Continue reading →

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Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times Bullock’s Wilshire, at Wilshire and Westmoreland, opened in 1929 and closed in 1993. It is now the library of Southwestern University School of Law. Above, the lavish interior of Bullock’s Wilshire in … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Batchelder tile

Posted on December 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

An EBay vendor is selling the two marked pieces of Batchelder tile at left, which appear to be part of the same design. Both are listed at $9.99, although there is a reserve. The top piece is listed here. The … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Batchelder book

Posted on December 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

"The Principles of Design" by Ernest A. Batchelder of Pasadena is listed on EBay with a Buy It Now price of $95. Which you could do. Or you could buy it via bookfinder.com for $11.50. On the other hand, Google … Continue reading →

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Architecture — Paul R. Williams

Posted on December 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Susanne Hayek Home designed by Paul R. Williams, Pasadena. The home at 1727 Putney Road, designed by noted African American architect Paul Revere Williams, is on the market for $2,795,000. The agent’s website is here. The home was … Continue reading →

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Retro holiday gift suggestion

Posted on December 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Parker T-Ball Jotter, 1957 Newspapers, magazines and websites are full of holiday gift suggestions. But frankly, in this economy, I can’t in good conscience recommend spending lots of money. (True, I may post pricey items from EBay, but I … Continue reading →

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36 homes burn in Malibu fire, December 3, 1958

Posted on December 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

  I have seen some ugly Page 1 layouts but this headline takes the prize.   Corral Canyon fire, 1958   Corral Canyon fire, 2007. One fire began near Bob Hope Ranch, the other near 20th Century Fox movie ranch … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Mullen and Bluett

Posted on November 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a postcard showing Mullen and Bluett, one of the high-end clothing stories in the early days of Los Angeles, Broadway and 6th Street. On EBay starting at $7.99.

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Nuestro Pueblo — Whittier Boulevard

Posted on November 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Nuestro Pueblo visits Whittier Boulevard, although it’s unclear exactly where this giant pepper tree was located on Rancho de Bartolo. I can’t locate anything about the tree’s ultimate demise, but I did find this 1930 story about what I … Continue reading →

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